UNL CropWatch Feb. 2, 2011: Crop Insurance Update March 3 in Norfolk

Feb. 2, 2011

Get the latest information on crop insurance changes at a Crop Insurance Update Thursday, March 3 in Norfolk. The program, hosted by UNL Extension in Madision County, will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning Center at 601 E. Benjamin Ave.

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UNL CropWatch Dec. 22, 2010 Panhandle No-till Partnership to Sponsor 9 Workshops this Winter

Dec. 22, 2010

The Nebraska Panhandle No-till Partnership will be hosting a series of no-till workshops this January and February on improving soil quality, managing irrigation and conserving water; and using crop rotation.

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UNL CropWatch Dec. 20, 2010 UNL Extension Offers Educational Help to Private Pesticide Applicators

Dec. 20, 2010

Private pesticide applicators holding licenses that expire in 2011, as well as anyone seeking first-time private applicator certification, should contact their local UNL Extension office for information on pesticide education training sessions beginning in January.

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UNL CropWatch Dec. 13, 2010: 2011 Crop Production Clinics Feature Timely Topics, Start Jan. 5

December 2010

Managing soil fertility for 300 bu corn and 100 bu soybean will be among the topics at the 2011 Crop Production Clinics this January.

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UNL CropWatch Jan. 3, 2010 Land Application Training Field Days Offered in January and February

Jan. 3, 2010

Training on land application of manure will be available Jan. 27 and Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CST at extension offices across the state. Livestock and crop farmers will learn the latest information on how to turn manure nutrients into better crop yields while protecting the environment.

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UNL CropWatch Farm Food Safety Workshops Offered Across Nebraska in February and March

Jan. 28, 2011

Food safety workshops offered across the state in February and March will help producers meet requirements of new federal legislation.

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UNL CropWatch Jan. 17, 2011 Western Nebraska Could See High Numbers of Grasshoppers This Year

Jan. 17, 2011

Large areas of rangeland in western Nebraska were at high risk to grasshopper infestations last year; however, this year could be worse, UNL entomologists say.

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